Bill > S06149

This bill establishes a new grant program within the New York State mental hygiene law specifically designed to support mental health services for transgender and non-binary individuals. The program will provide grants to eligible entities that can demonstrate their ability to provide initial and continued training in mental health areas such as post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide prevention. The grants will be used to create peer-to-peer mental health support programs tailored to transgender and non-binary communities. The state commissioner of mental hygiene will be responsible for developing program standards, which will include guidelines for volunteer training, administrative staffing, and best practices for serving the target community. Entities seeking grants must submit an application with detailed information and assurances about their proposed program, and the actual implementation of the grant program will be subject to legislative appropriation. The bill aims to address mental health challenges specifically faced by transgender and non-binary individuals by creating a structured, community-driven support system.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6149